Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator
3rd Shift $21hr

Job Description
This role involves operating sit-down, stand-up reach, and cherry picker forklifts in a high-volume distribution environment. You will handle materials throughout the facility, including consistent lifting of up to 50 pounds, palletizing products, and performing case selection and order picking throughout the shift.
Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down forklifts, stand-up reach trucks, and cherry picker forklifts safely and efficiently throughout the shift.
• Perform palletizing and case selecting tasks continuously to support production and distribution schedules.
• Handle material movement, including loading and unloading trailers and trucks using forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Support shipping and receiving activities, including verifying, loading, and unloading shipments.
• Use pallet jacks and other material handling equipment to transport products as needed.
• Perform general labor duties related to material handling, including heavy lifting up to 50 pounds on a consistent basis.
• Maintain accurate inventory handling while moving, picking, and staging products.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience operating reach forklifts.
• At least 2 years of experience operating cherry picker forklifts.
• Proven ability to operate sit-down forklifts and stand-up reach trucks safely.
• Ability to consistently lift up to 50 pounds throughout the shift.
• Experience with palletizing, case selecting, and order picking.
• Hands-on experience with material handling, loading, unloading, and pallet movement.
• Proficiency using RF scanners for picking and inventory-related tasks.
• Experience supporting shipping and receiving operations in a warehouse or distribution center.
• Ability to use pallet jacks and other warehouse material handling equipment.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced production and distribution environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a distribution center or warehouse environment.
• Experience in general labor roles involving heavy lifting and material handling.
• Familiarity with inventory handling processes and production support tasks.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Strong attention to safety when operating forklifts and handling materials.

Why Work Here?
You will work in a dynamic distribution environment where your forklift skills are valued and used every day. The role offers steady, hands-on work with clear responsibilities and opportunities to build experience in material handling, shipping, and receiving. You will be part of a team-focused environment that relies on collaboration, reliability, and safe work practices to keep operations running smoothly.
Work Environment
This position is based in a non-climate-controlled distribution center, where temperatures may vary with the seasons. You will work around active warehouse equipment such as forklifts, reach trucks, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks throughout your shift. The environment is fast-paced and production-driven, with continuous palletizing, case selection, and order picking. You should expect to be on your feet for most of the day, frequently lifting up to 50 pounds and moving materials across the facility.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arlington, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Arlington,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.


Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.


The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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